Re: [RBW] Re: New Frame Day (the build commences)

[Bob Warner]

Looks amazing!!  Looking forward to the final version!What’s the brazon for under the fork crown?Love the brazed-on rear cable adjuster. Very cool add-on!!Sent from my iPhoneOn Feb 15, 2024, at 4:31 PM, Bill Lindsay  wrote:I've got a decent start at it now:  

Untitled | Hillbubba | FlickrBill LindsayEl Cerrito, CAOn Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 12:34:26 PM UTC-8 Tony Lockhart wrote:Very slick frame. When do you plan to build it up?On Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 11:49:24 AM UTC-8 Bill Lindsay wrote:I picked up my Pink Roadeo frame, fork, stem and fenders this morning at Riv HQ.  I took several photos and added them to my Flickr album with no commentary (yet):https://flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/albums/72177720313109003/Bill LindsayEl Cerrito, CA



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Re: [RBW] FFS: MUSA pants large

[Bob Warner]

Hi EricIf this are still available I’ll be happy take them!!BobSent from my iPhoneOn Jan 29, 2024, at 10:51 AM, Eric Daume  wrote:Free for shipping, these MUSA pants with worn out elastic. Size large, they seem like the newer shorter/baggier fit, not ideal for 32/34 me. I bought these off eBay, but the seller refunded me my money and told me to keep the pants when I pointed out the elastic was completely worn out—no stretch at all. I tried using a boot lace for the waistband. That sorta worked, but it’s not ideal.Anyway, since they were free to me, I’m passing them on. EricPlain City OH



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Re: [RBW] Re: Compliments

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I often chuckle when people comment on my Rodeo and Hillborne and make reference of asking how old my bikes are. They instinctively think that they are vintage old bikes, and are surprised when I let them know, they’re relatively new!Sent from my iPhoneOn Nov 16, 2023, at 1:55 PM, Mike Godwin  wrote:Indeed. Rode along with the SLO bike club one day on my Roadeo (white with blue head tube) with my Sunday riding buddy. A few folks were asking about it, one rider even took some photos. Other comments from strangers have been, "its vintage, how old is it?" or "you have a triple chainring, haven't seen that in a long time." Its nothing special, but it does get attention fur sure. Mike SLO CA On Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 8:36:06 AM UTC-8 Ryan wrote:Thanks rich...can't bring myself to sell them yet even though I haven't been riding them as muchOn Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 10:27:02 AM UTC-6 RichS wrote:Hey Ryan, nice bikes. Very nice!!!Best,Rich in ATLOn Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 11:04:36 AM UTC-5 Ryan wrote:I always admired that bike, jock these 2 always get complimentsOn Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 8:30:09 AM UTC-6 John Dewey wrote:Y'all, I'm a GA southerner recently displaced in NorCAL and I get tagged for comments damn near every time out it seems. The locals are pretty much dialed in, even folks you'd never guess be interested. I'm guessing the color or the mudguards is the attraction...but the comments aren't so unusual as the recognition as Rivendell. Many say 'ooo, nice Riv." That definitely never happened before. JockOn Thu, Nov 16, 2023 at 5:47 AM Nick A.  wrote:I've been lucky enough here in the D.C. area to receive a number of compliments for my Atlantis while out and about. Notably, many of the complimenters are gentleman older than I that always wanted a Riv but for whatever reason never pulled the trigger. Or, have never seen them in real life. They ask if it was worth it, and I say "yes" without hesitation. On Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 6:07:08 AM UTC-5 ascpgh wrote:My orange Rambouillet draws unsolicited compliments often. When riding The Five Boro Ride in NYC a few years ago my wife was impressed by the number of strangers who pulled alongside, took a long look at my bike and either gave silent thumbs up or gave compliment to it. She noticed the relative anonymity of all the CFRP bikes and how their riders looked dejected when positive comments on my bike came. Near the Verrazano Narrows Bridge she said "It's like we've been riding with 30,000 of your friends."Andy CheathamPittsburghOn Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 3:01:31 PM UTC-5 aeroperf wrote:So one thing I’ve noticed - I mean REALLY noticed - about our Rivendell bikes is that they get compliments.I ride the Silver Comet near Atlanta.  https://groups.google.com/g/bicycletouring/c/cFpcvUWqzkAFor 15 years I rode a Diamondback Approach, a decent hybrid bike (as they called those back in the ’90s).  I never heard a word from fellow riders.Then in 2015 I got a Sam Hillborne.  Bog standard, as the Brits say - Sage Blue, cork grips.  I added some fenders and started seriously hitting the trail for exercise.Suddenly folks are pulling up next to me (or going past), and saying “Nice bike!”  Now I’m 74 and banging along at about 11 mph, so it’s not tough to pull up next to me.  But this happens 2 - 3 times a year.  It surprises me.A couple of nice ladies went on about the friction shifters and “a hard leather seat.  He’s hard core!”, before riding off on their carbon Cannondales.  A nice gentleman commented at length on the cork grips.  Maybe he was a fly fisherman?It happened again yesterday when I stopped for water.  Two guys also stopped and were very complimentary about the Sam.  One asked to ride it (sure!) and came back grinning (“If I didn’t already have too many bikes…”)It surprised my wife, too.  I built her up a Platypus last winter, and on her second ride she got a “Nice bike!” from someone.  She came home with smiles.Does this happen to you when you ride your Rivendell?  Tell us about the compliments you get.



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Re: [RBW] Re: ISO/WTB tall 120mm quill stem 25.4 with removeable faceplate

[Bob Warner]

Thanks…trying to avoid the quill adapter, I find they often don’t provide much rise Sent from my iPhoneOn Feb 19, 2023, at 10:07 AM, jad...@gmail.com  wrote:if you can stomach a quill adaptor here is one.  https://shop.circles-jp.com/en/products/simworks-tomboy-new-faceOn Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 11:17:03 AM UTC-7 BobW wrote:Been scouring the forums & websites for something like the Rive Faceplater for 25.4 bar with a 120mm reach, and tall.  Very  to used in decent shape.Anyone have one hey want to be rid of? or know of where one can be obtained??thanks!!Bob



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Re: [RBW] Re: What Berthoud Saddle is this??

[Bob Warner]

Here’s the side view it seems to have the same amount of rivets as the Aspin, but is only 150 mm wide.Sent from my iPhoneOn Dec 2, 2022, at 6:15 PM, Nikko in Oakland  wrote:The Soulor and Galibier don't have the option for saddle bag hooks on the rear. Can you shoot a side-profile of the saddle so we can help? On Friday, December 2, 2022 at 1:37:16 PM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote:Looks like a Galibier (ti version of Soulor), which is claimed 146mm wide.  https://berthoudcycles.fr/en/535-leather-saddle-galibier-black.htmlOn Friday, December 2, 2022 at 12:31:42 PM UTC-8 BobW wrote:I came across a used Gilles Berthoud saddle in my travels.  It has titanium rails, so I assumed it is the "Aravis" model (same as Aspin but different rails.However it seemed narrow to me so I measured it and it comes out to 150mm wide; not the 157mm the the Aspin/Aravis are spec'd at.Wondering if this is a discontinued model??  Anyone familiar with these saddles??



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Re: [RBW] Hillborne / Hilsen: touring capable?

[Bob Warner]

PaulI have the same vintage Hillborne as you.  What from rack do you use and does it align with the stock braze ons??Nice looking ride there too!BobSent from my iPhoneOn Nov 16, 2022, at 5:50 PM, 'Bikie#4646' via RBW Owners Bunch  wrote:In my estimation, my 2015 Sam Hillborne is pretty nearly the perfect touring bike for overnighters or multi-day rail trail trips. I have a Hilsen which is a bit more lively and a really nice mixed-surface riding bike. (Yes, I am spoiled.)I realize this topic has likely come up before:Every once in a while, I wonder if the Hilsen would work for touring, but I tried a sport tourer for loaded trips once. It was too whippy, especially in the mountains. It's a rhetorical question for now, but at 76, I will eventually have to thin the herd. I'm happy with a dedicated bike for each purpose.My Hillborne on the Greenbrier River Trail, WVa. in Oct.https://www.flickr.com/photos/bikecrazy-paul/52435098025/in/album-72177720302972379/https://www.flickr.com/photos/bikecrazy-paul/52435097390/in/album-72177720302972379/The Hilsen:https://www.flickr.com/photos/bikecrazy-paul/51845027385/in/album-72177720296237851/Paul GermainMidlothian, VA



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[RBW] Re: Build Ideas for New Sam H

[Bob Warner]

I highly recommend the Compass/RH Barlow Pass 38mm tires for the Sam.  I 
think it's the perfect tire for this bike.  Relatively fast ride yet 
incredibly comfortable.  I like the drop bar setup on mine works great 
for long rides as provides lots of hand position options.  

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[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne Reimagined

[Bob Warner]

Beautiful bike!   Love how you set this up.   That's a ride to cherish!

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[RBW] Re: Bleriot repaint

[Bob Warner]

That looks really nice Ted!  Cool color combo.  Please do post when the 
final build is completed!  Enjoy!!

Bob

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[RBW] Re: CANTI SAM BUILD

[Bob Warner]

Cool bike Jon - love the color!  Love the variety of ways this bike get 
built up!!

Happy trails!
Bob 

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[RBW] Re: New to me Sam

[Bob Warner]

Jon - the fenders are Berthoud stainless steel.  They're supposed to be 
able to accomodate a 38mm tire.   They're really solid yet light with nice 
coverage

On Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at 3:11:14 PM UTC-5, Jon Dukeman,central 
Colorado wrote:
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> Bob,
> Your orange Sam with those fenders is a real looker. So clean!
> Beautiful! What fenders??
> Jon
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[RBW] Re: New to me Sam

[Bob Warner]

Hi Adam - The Nordavinden is a really nice bike.  I wanted to try low trail 
geometry and this was a really good reasonably priced option.  It's a 
smooth comfortable ride.  It has a smaller diameter tubeset, which given my 
clyde-ish size is probably not optimal though.  It's also not designed for 
a rear load, which was another reason I decided to move onto the Sam as I 
wanted a all rounder that can be used for commuting with a rear load

On Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at 1:09:59 AM UTC-5, Adam in Indiana wrote:
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> Care to go into any specifics on how it compares to your Nordavinden?

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[RBW] Re: New to me Sam

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Forgot to mention...  Berthoud fenders, Paul Racer brakes and Cane Creelk levers

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[RBW] Re: New to me Sam

[Bob Warner]

Thanks all for the feedback!  Regarding build specs:
 - 58 cm frame.  Bought it 2nd hand, but it's mint.  
- Shimano 10sp group with Dura Ace Bare ends, and 105 RD & FD.  Sugino 
crankset, Shimano BB, Ultegra cassette 12-28
- Wheelset is Velocity Dyads laced to Ultegra 6500 hubs, 36 spokes.  32mm 
Pasellas (hoping to get some Barlow PAss soon) 
- Brooks B17 Honey saddle, Copper Special model, and well aged.  Kalloy 
seatpost
- Brooks bar tape wrapped on Nitto rando bars and Technomic 80mm stem

Frameset is beautiful.   Love the lugs and all the lug details!   Have bars 
set level with the saddle now and it's a really comfortable setup.

On Monday, February 19, 2018 at 8:52:35 PM UTC-5, Chris Birkenmaier wrote:
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> Really nice!  Another request for some build details. What is your bar 
> wrap?

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[RBW] WTB: Quill Stem 26.0, 80MM

[Bob Warner]

Looking for a silver quill stem with 26.0 clamp & approx 80mm reach.  
Ideally, would like one with a 2 bolt / removable faceplate (ala Salsa 
SUL)  Anyone have something like this they want to unload??  Looking to 
build up a Sam Hillborne frameset I just bought.

thanks
Bob

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